Richfield Springs – George P. Mravlja, Jr., 48, passed away suddenly November 14, 2017 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown.

He was born January 4, 1969 in Cobleskill, the son of George and Elizabeth (Medved) Mravlja.

George grew up in Worcester and was raised on the family farm. He graduated from Worcester Central School. He was a life-long dairy farmer, loved hunting, his family and friends. He was a recent member of the Otsego County 4-H Auction Community and the Dairy Princess Program. He was a member of the Worcester Hose Co. and Emergency Squad for over 20 years and served a term on the Worcester Central School Board of Education.

George was very proud of the accomplishments of both of his children; he couldn't be more proud of Chris for serving in the United States Army National Guard and of Sandra for following in the family footsteps of farming and attending SUNY Cobleskill for AG. Science with a focus in Dairy. His favorite spring and summer event was attending different fairs and dairy shows with Sandy and Chris and helping so many different kids with getting their animals ready to show.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Jodi (Griffiths) Mravlja; son, Christopher Mravlja and Katrine Davis, grandson, Lane Davis and a granddaughter, "Little Mravlja Sprout" who is due in March; daughter, Sandra Mravlja and Collin Lamouret; parents, George & Betty Mravlja; brother, Peter and Kris Mravlja; sister, Tina and Jeffrey Schoeberl; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Barry Griffiths & Chris Buddle-Griffiths; sister-in-law, Judi and Drew Lusk; brothers-in-law, Jeremy and Michelle Griffiths and John and Tara Griffiths; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, "adopted" children; and his beloved cats, Matchick and Cali.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, 155 Main St., Worcester, the family will be receiving friends prior to the service from Noon to 2 p.m. Following the service family and friends will gather at the Worcester Fire House for a reception.

George's final resting place will over-look the family farm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to, Otsego Co 4-H Auction Community, CCE of Schoharie and Otsego Counties, 123 Lake St., Cooperstown, NY 13326 or to the Otsego Dairy Princess Program, Amanda Rottingen, 313 Petkewec Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326